Best Restaurants for People Watching in Falls Church

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. CIRCA at Clarendon

4.7

Exceptional(1465)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 29 times today

All of our CIRCA restaurants are neighborhood bistros serving delicious food and drinks. Each CIRCA is warm, inviting, and offers an energized social scene.Whether dropping in for brunch, lunch, dinner — every meal is accompanied by an extensive wine list, including over 20 wine offerings by the glass and a seasonal cocktail list. Our patios are located on the best city corners for a vibrant dining experience. Join us and dine well!Our Dining Room and Patio are Open!

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2. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(357)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Arlington

Booked 14 times today

A new Modern Italian Restaurant that will offer classic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizza baked in specialized, Wood-fired oven imported from Italy

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3. matchbox Merrifield

4.1

Excellent(1573)

Price: Moderate

• American • Merrifield

Booked 38 times today

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.Overlooking Strawberry Park in the vibrant Mosaic District, our 40-seat patio offers outdoor dining and front row seats to Angelika Film Center’s outdoor screen and prime people-watching.Inside, exposed pipes and warm brick line the walls surrounding 220 seats, all with views of the glowing wood wall, reclaimed from barn-wood from Rochester, New York. The private Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests and comes with plush booths, a wood-burning fireplace and private wine coolers to store your favorite vintages.

4. Härth

4.6

Exceptional(977)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tysons Corner / McLean

Booked 9 times today

Inspired by our namesake, we provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere anchored around our wood-burning oven where guests and groups can gather over seasonal food and drinks, sourced from local partners and elevated by our international culinary team.Whether you're in town on business, enjoying a night out with friends or hosting a special event, härth is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing experience made warm by the wood-fired oven that anchors the convivial atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you to our table.Executive Chef I Laurent Hollaender

5. Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

3.7

Very Good(52)

Price: Moderate

• American • Arlington

Booked 21 times today

We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.

6. Dauphine’s

4.6

Exceptional(1404)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Dauphine’s is a modern day incarnation of the dramatic Grande Dame establishments of New Orleans, brought to you by the award winning Long Shot Hospitality - the team behind DC's beloved The Salt Line Restaurants. Dauphine’s utilizes Mid-Atlantic ingredients to prepare classic New Orleans fare while also creating original dishes inspired by the legendary city. All brought to you in a breathtaking spacious downtown restaurant setting with the most beautiful bar in downtown DC, plenty of patio dining, and a festive outdoor bar and garden area. Located in the Midtown Center, Dauphine's is just steps from the White House, National Theater, Convention Center, Cap One Arena and most downtown attractions and provides an elegant yet relaxed dining atmosphere for any occasion. Dauphine’s serves Dinner seven nights a week and Brunch on weekends, with Happy Hour every day 4pm-7pm and an ALL DAY Happy Hour on Sundays - plus don't miss our signature Sunday Live Jazz Brunch! We hope to see you soon!

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7. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

4.7

Exceptional(1041)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Penn Quarter

Booked 108 times today

Set in the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, The Bazaar is the culmination of a 30-year dream for Chef José Andrés. Drawing inspiration from this iconic location, which first opened in 1899 and served as DC’s General Post Office until 1914, The Bazaar is a multi-level destination reinvented with avant-garde and Americana-inspired decor.

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8. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

4.4

Awesome(337)

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Luxuriate in the hotel’s grand lobby lounge for one of our most cherished afternoon traditions. Enjoy the finest selection of teas from Dammann Frères, exquisite tea sandwiches, delicious sweets, and homemade scones. Feel free to lavish your experience with our selective optional Champagne pairings. $109,00 per person, excluding tax & gratuity. Available Thursday - Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:45pm.

9. Peacock Café

4.8

Exceptional(1979)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Georgetown

Booked 40 times today

Maziar Farivar, Chef/Proprietor serves contemporary American cuisine with flavors of around the world in an elegant, comfortable & cosmopolitan setting. Celebrating over 28 year Anniversary in Georgetown, Peacock Cafe is a dining experience not to be missed when in Georgetown. In addition to our wonderful lunch menu, we do offer a selection of our popular breakfast items as well on weekdays (11am-4pm). Chef Maziar, on dinner menu offers a greater variety of small plates and entrees from contemporary American to small selection of Contemporary Iranian (Persian) dishes. Enjoy a comprehensive wine list from boutique wineries to large labels and fabulous signature cocktails from the bar to compliment your dining experience.

10. Georgia Brown's

4.4

Awesome(8810)

Price: Expensive

• Low Country • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

Come and experience our lively interpretation of South Carolina Low-Country cuisine. Enjoy good southern food, servers who bubble over with hospitality, and a dining room that is truly distinctive. With its golden woods and bronze sculptures that crawl across the ceiling, designer Adam Tihany has created an atmosphere to awaken your senses. What better place to enjoy low country cuisine than in this contemporary environment celebrating the south. Offering the flavor of the South - the Soul of Washington; where we will be sure to leave a light burning in the window for you, our guests.22% service charge is included on every check. 18% is distributed directly to service workers on top of their base wages, and the remaining 4% is used to help pay for all staff costs due to the District of Columbia's Initiative 82. You may choose to leave an additional tip!https://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaBrownsRestaurant/https://www.instagram.com/georgiabrowns_dc/http://gbrowns.com/

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Brooke
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter was attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. The food was delicious!
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matchbox MerrifieldPrice: Moderate• American• Merrifield
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4.1
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Michele
Washington, D.C. Area •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was very tasty. However I think the portions could be bigger. My chicken was basically a tin half of breast. Nonetheless it was delicious.
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Mazaro Italian RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Arlington
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4.4
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Judy
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
This was a special annual New Year’s lunch for our group. The whole experience was perfect, from making the reservations, the food, the service (esp the service). We hadn’t eaten at the Clarendon site before but enjoy the Foggy Bottom Circa. Look forward to returning.
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CIRCA at ClarendonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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4.7
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Jennifer
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
The Christmas brunch at Harth was lovely. Great service, beautiful setting, delicious food. The buffet had a great variety of traditional items and interesting new things, and they were all delicious. Santa was a nice touch!
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HärthPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tysons Corner / McLean
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4.6
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Tiara
Atlanta Metro •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Aug 2024
Had a great time celebrating a special birthday! Great good, excellent service!! The music mix was a bit interesting but nothing to complain about. Can't wait to visit again
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Punch Bowl Social - ArlingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Arlington
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3.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. CIRCA at Clarendon

2. Mazaro Italian Restaurant

3. matchbox Merrifield

4. Härth

5. Punch Bowl Social - Arlington

6. Dauphine’s

7. The Bazaar by José Andrés - DC

8. The St Regis DC - Afternoon tea

9. Peacock Café

10. Georgia Brown's

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